Category: Social studies

What are the rules of peace? Article 1 of the Charter of the United Nations states that one of the purposes of the United Nations is to “bring about by peaceful means, and in conformity with the principles of justice and international law, adjustment or settlement of international disputes or situations which might lead to […]

What are the effects of load shedding? Load shedding happens when there is not enough electricity available to meet the demand of all customers, and an electricity (public) utility will interrupt the energy supply to certain areas. It is a last resort to balance electricity supply and demand. How does load shedding affect the households? […]

What did functionalist Émile Durkheim believe about deviance in society? Émile Durkheim believed that deviance is a necessary part of a successful society and that it serves three functions: 1) it clarifies norms and increases conformity, 2) it strengthens social bonds among the people reacting to the deviant, and 3) it can help lead to […]

How does the federal bureaucracy uses delegated discretionary authority? The federal bureaucracy uses delegated discretionary authority for rule making and implementation. The executive branch has been delegated to enforce those laws passed by Congress. Somebody has got to do it…and our bureaucratic agencies are happy to. What is discretionary rule making authority? Key Ideas. Discretionary […]

Which kind of communication does not belong to the formal network of transmission? Informal communication takes place in an organisation without following the formal lines of communication. Such type of communication usually takes place among the workers to exchange their views and to satisfy their social needs. What are the two ways to formally communicate […]

What was Nelson Mandela greatest achievements? Mandela received more than 260 awards over 40 years, most notably the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993. From 1994 to 1999, Mandela was President of South Africa. He was the first such African to be elected in fully representative democratic polls. What did Nelson Mandela win the Nobel Peace […]

Which of the following is an example of a random sampling procedure used to pick 100 participants for a research project? Which is an example of a random sampling procedure used to pick 100 participants for a research project? Choose participants from the entire population of interest by putting all the names in a bowl, […]

Why is curiosity skepticism and humility important to psychologists? Curiosity, skepticism, and humility, which are essential when considering researchers’ claims, prepare us to examine any assumptions behind the claims, discern hidden biases, and evaluate the evidence. Which research method is best for observing and recording behavior without trying to control the situation? Naturalistic observation is […]

Was the Banking Act of 1935 relief recovery or reform? Public Works Admin. Resettlement Admin. (see also Farm Security Admin.) (now Social Security Admin.)… Name Emergency Banking Act Abbreviation EBA Date of enactment 1933 Description Gave federal gov power to reorganize and strengthen banks Relief, Recovery, or Reform Reform/Recovery Was the SSA relief reform or […]

Which of the following is defined as relatively stable and enduring pattern of thoughts feelings and actions? Terms in this set (14) Personality. relatively stable and enduring patterns of thoughts, feelings, and actions. Traits. relatively stable and consistent characteristics that can be used to describe someone. What is the unique pattern of enduring thoughts feeling […]